Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing

5.0 (452 reviews)2 hPuerto VallartaFood & drinkCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:00 am, 5 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Puerto Vallarta20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:10 pm.
  4. 10:40 am
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 11:00 am
    Back at the gangway5 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 2 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 11:00 am — 4 h 30 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:00 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Puerto Vallarta. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 86% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Puerto Vallarta call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

This tour is a standout experience, set in a rich historical location along the old El Camino Real and hosted by a family with over 150 years of roots in Puerto Vallarta. It offers a seamless and immersive journey, including pickup point transportation, a guided exploration of a 12-acre estate, and an in-depth look at the tequila-making process. Guests enjoy a 5-course premium agave spirits tasting, expertly curated by a Master Distiller and Sommelier, paired with award-winning chocolate, guacamole, and snacks. The experience also includes a visit to a beautifully restored Mexican ranch and a converted gift shop. Backed by 100+ five-star reviews, this tour is praised for its exceptional hospitality, deep education, and handcrafted artisanal spirits.

The best way to get here is to take a taxi or Uber and we will call you one for the way back, or you can ask your driver to wait.

Max 10 per group English

What's included

  • Sommelier-Style Tasting Class
  • Award-Winning Chocolate Pairing
  • Cold Filtered Water
  • 5+ Tasting Pours of Agave Spirits
  • Bottles + Gifts Available For Purchase
  • Guacamole + dehydrated healthy snacks made at our ranch. And cooked agave from our ovens.
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Guided Tour of Distillery

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    Finca 18
    Visit the historic Finca 18 ranch owned by a family with over 150 years in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail, fresh fruit, and cold water upon arrival. Embark on a guided tour of the 12-acre estate. See the agave nursery and fields. Explore the tequila-making process at the distillery. Partake in a 5+ course agave spirits tasting curated by our Master Sommelier, with a chocolate pairing, guacamole, and dehydrated snacks made at our ranch. Shop in our gift shop. Bottles, gifts, extra pours, beers, and wine will be available for purchase. As well as time for photos, cocktails, and appetizers. Liability waiver will need to be signed upon arrival.
    2 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Use Google maps directions / location Take an Uber, cab, or the C25 bus to our facility. Please give yourself sufficient time to arrive to our facility.
Use Google maps directions / location Take an Uber, cab, or the C25 bus to our facility. Please give yourself sufficient time to arrive to our facility.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking.

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